Saturday, April 17, 2010

Photographing Little Creatures

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Photographing little Creatures
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Similar to other subjects, different little creatures offer us excellent break to click exceptional photographs. With a few points in our consideration, we can get high quality images.

1. A superior macro lens fitted on a D SLR is ideal for achieving satisfactory results. A zoom lens with macro attachment is also useful.

2. Most of the compact or prosumer digital cameras are equipped with a macro provision. This option also helps getting good close ups of small objects. If one cannot afford an expensive D SLR with a macro lens, he/she can try above cameras to achieve suitable outcome.

3. We should try to shoot early morning or late evening to get perfect light.

4. Some small creatures can be traced easily during monsoon so this is the best time to shoot them.

5. Nights also offer good chance to shoot these creatures as they are dormant during this time. We can use flash light to capture them during nights. But flash light should not be very harsh. We can cover the front of light with a white hanky or a piece of butter paper. This will soften the effect of light and we will get gentle results with accurate colours and details.

6. Our aim should never be to harm these creatures as they are the vital part of nature.

7. Apart from above points, incessant practice makes one perfect in getting outstanding results.

Here are some photographs of different small creatures for your delight.
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--- Dr. Pankaj Sharma
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22 comments:

  1. Dear Mr Pankaj,

    That's another mastersrtoke from your experience.

    Subhash Sapru

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  2. Well done Dr. Pankaj !
    KEITH :>)

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  3. Photographing insects is a daunting task as most of them are very shy or extremely alert by nature. They change their positions or hide behind the branches or leaves as soon as you focus on them. Most of them will buzz past you once get alerted. As Pankaj ji has rightly noted, monsoon is the most ideal period of shooting insects as you get them in thousands number and varieties. Not only the nights, heavy down pours also make the insects lethargic. So after a good rain, once the sunshine resumes or if there is adequate light, one should try to shoot them. The tiny water droplets on the wings and body of the insects, cobwebs of the spiders, and on the plants, leaves and flowers as well, augment the effect and beauty of the insects. Nonetheless, the tricks do not end here, prior experience and skill of the person brings out good results. One must know and quickly select the best profiles of the subject before it moves. The photographs taken by Pankaj ji are archetypes of these skills. Good work and excellent skill.
    Anup Mishra (Bareilly)

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  4. Dear Anup ji,
    Thanks so much for your precious comments. You have added something valuable to the topic. I hope the readers will also get benefitted with your words.
    Regards,
    --Pankaj.

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  5. Thank you for timely illustrated Lesson on
    "Photographing little Creatures".

    K.G.Maheshwari
    Mumbai

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  6. Dear Sharma ji,

    Absolutely beautiful colors....and the detail/resolution of these litte fellows is also great. My question is how did you manage to find so much diversity? Really a great collection.

    Best,

    Parth

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  7. Dear Parth,

    Thanks so much for your compliments. In fact these photographs are the result of continuous efforts and have been clicked at different times/places.

    --Pankaj.

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  8. A very sincere effort, Dr. Sharma. Congratulations!

    J.P.Singh, Hisar

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  9. Once again a beautiful set of Macro Photography and detailed information on the subject. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. I do not try my hands on Macro or small Creature photography so far. Thanks for your words and information on macro photography. It will help me to keep in mind things before shoot. Thanks again!
    You have wonderful collection and variety of pictures. Keep it up!...
    ANKUR THATAI

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  11. Dear Mr. Haria and Ankur,
    Thank you very much for your valuable comments and for being in touch.
    --Pankaj.

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  12. Dear Dr. Pankaj ji,
    I came to know about your blog through facebook. I went through this blog and found it very interesting. I admit that this is a blog of its own kind with a varity of contents. Your efforts are really appreciable.:-)Shikha Parikh.

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  13. Beautiful!

    NITIN SHARMA-LUCKNOW

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  14. Well researched material. I liked the images n the words a lot.
    {Navneet Pratap Singh_JAIPUR}

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  15. Dear Shikha, Nitin and Navneet,

    Thanks for your comments and for being in touch.

    ---Pankaj.

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  16. Your pictures show the amazing world of little creatures in a truthful manner and I'm fascinated by this world. ... Umakant.

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  17. Very well captured.

    Robert Williams

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  18. Dear Mr. Umakant & Mr. Williams,
    Thanks a lot for your comments. Please remain in touch.
    ----Pankaj.

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  19. My warmest regards to you, Pankaj; from south of the world, southern Chile in autumn. Your pictures are amazing. I could be hours in front of them. Thanks a lot for giving us the possibility of loving those small-fragile creatures.

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